Ghanaian media personality Serwaa Amihere has landed herself in hot water after a video surfaced online in which she allegedly described Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School (PRESEC) as a “breeding ground for homosexuality.”
The video, which has since gone viral across social media platforms, captures Serwaa Amihere making comments many have described as reckless and unnecessary. In the clip, she is heard linking what she calls “feminine behaviour” by some PRESEC contestants during the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) to claims that the school is now filled with gay students.
That single statement was enough to spark outrage.
Within hours, social media erupted. Old PRESEC boys, parents, students, educators, and the general public poured out their anger, calling the remarks unprofessional, disrespectful, and dangerous. For many, the issue was not just about PRESEC, but about how casually serious labels were thrown at young students on a public platform.
“Too Far, Too Loose” — Public Reaction
Critics argue that Serwaa Amihere crossed a line by turning mannerisms and appearances into sweeping conclusions about sexuality. Others say it reflects a deeper problem in Ghana’s public discourse, where stereotypes are often treated as facts and broadcast without caution.
PRESEC, one of Ghana’s most respected all-boys schools, has produced doctors, engineers, judges, soldiers, pastors, and business leaders for decades. To many old students, the comments felt like an attack on the school’s identity and legacy.
Some netizens also questioned why an experienced media professional would make such claims without evidence, especially knowing how sensitive LGBTQ-related issues in Ghana are, both socially and legally.
Not the First Time PRESEC Has Been Dragged Online
This is not the first time PRESEC has been mentioned in controversial online discussions. In the past, isolated incidents involving students went viral and were dealt with internally by school authorities. However, many have been quick to point out that those incidents had nothing to do with NSMQ performances or how contestants behave on stage.
Observers say lumping an entire school into one narrative because of a quiz appearance is unfair and misleading.
PRESEC Responds
Following the backlash, PRESEC issued an official response addressing the comments attributed to Serwaa Amihere. While the school did not engage in insults or online fights, it reportedly expressed concern over the remarks and emphasized the need for responsible speech, especially when public figures speak about young people and educational institutions.
Bigger Conversation Ghana Must Have
Beyond Serwaa Amihere and PRESEC, this controversy has reopened a wider national debate about stereotyping, media responsibility, school culture, and how Ghana discusses sexuality.
Many are now calling on Serwaa Amihere to issue a public apology, not just to PRESEC but to students who may feel targeted or shamed by her words.
In today’s Ghana, words travel fast. And when they come from influential voices, they hit harder.
Whether this was a careless comment or a deeply held belief, one thing is clear: the backlash is loud, and the damage is real.
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